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A comment on the discussion "PBwiki 2.0 - Instructional Videos" in PBwiki:

Jim, thanks for your feedback! PBJ 103 - An Introduction to Tags is now live. Check it out here: http://pbwiki.com/content/PBwiki+University – Rachel Pennig, on June 10, 2008 18:04

A comment on the discussion "PBwiki 2.0 - Instructional Videos" in PBwiki:

Great idea, Jim. I'll add this to my list! – Rachel Pennig, on May 22, 2008 22:55

Rachel Pennig replied on May 22, 2008 22:55 to the discussion "PBwiki 2.0 - Instructional Videos" in PBwiki:

Hey everyone, the first three of our PBwiki instructional videos are now online. You can check them out at http://pbwiki.com/content/PBwiki+Univ...

We'll be building this page up as we go, so your suggestions are always welcome!

Vu Nguyen replied on May 21, 2008 18:27 to the question "Use PBWiki for online class debate?" in PBwiki:

Sorry, I wasn't clear. You need to have a premium wiki of some sort for folder security. A possible workaround for free users is to have one wiki for each group.

Jim replied on May 21, 2008 18:11 to the question "Use PBWiki for online class debate?" in PBwiki:

Thanks. Nice idea. But how I limit a folder? (I am using the free version.)

Vu Nguyen replied on May 21, 2008 03:24 to the question "Use PBWiki for online class debate?" in PBwiki:

In PBwiki 2.0, this might then be a fun time to arrange folders only viewable by members of a given group until they are ready to unveil their overall argument.

Jim replied on May 19, 2008 20:06 to the question "Use PBWiki for online class debate?" in PBwiki:

Thanks. Those are helpful tips.

Clif replied on May 19, 2008 01:05 to the question "Use PBWiki for online class debate?" in PBwiki:

Be sure to make use of the page comments. As admin, you can always remove comments that are no longer needed.

Also keep in mind that only one person at a time can edit a page. If a page has been open editing for 10 minutes or longer, it's possible to "steal" an edit lock.

That may force you to have your teams work on more than one page per team if they are working concurrently. They can develop some good teamwork skills as they each contribute and merge their pages into their team's argument.

Clif replied on May 19, 2008 00:42 to the idea "Where are the page tools?" in PBwiki:

Hi Jim,

Sorry, we haven't added a way to arrange folders. That's a good idea though and I'll submit that to our suggestion box. Currently the folders appear listed in the order they were created.

Jim replied on May 18, 2008 06:09 to the question "Use PBWiki for online class debate?" in PBwiki:

Thanks, Clif. I like it, I like it.

I was thinking along the lines of having each team make a wiki for the debate prep work and then using a chat room or forum for the actual debate. But your plan seems simpler and less formal.

Jim Ventola replied on May 18, 2008 05:58 to the discussion "PBwiki 2.0 - Instructional Videos" in PBwiki:

What is tagging? How should I use it? What is a tag cloud? Should students use these tools? Give some scenarios, please.

Jim Ventola replied on May 18, 2008 00:57 to the idea "Where are the page tools?" in PBwiki:

Thanks. I see it. BTW, can I arrange the folder links in the folder window? Or is it just by when the folder was added?

Clif replied on May 18, 2008 00:25 to the idea "Where are the page tools?" in PBwiki:

Hi Jim,

If you are using PBwiki 2.0, you should see two page tools on the SideBar .
See this image.



Do you see the "put this page in a folder" link?
Down lower, you can see a Folder section. If you are logged in as an Editor or Admin, you will see the "Create a folder" link.

If you are using PBwiki 1.0, it does not support folders.

Clif replied on May 18, 2008 00:07 to the question "Use PBWiki for online class debate?" in PBwiki:

Hi Jim,

I don't believe the "logistics" are a big hurdle in a situation where you want to simply have a discussion in a wiki.

I'd create a new wiki with the appropriate title, then I'd outline the overall scope of the discussion on the front page and make sure I was the only editor for that page.

I'd create additional pages for each debater so that each has his own page to make arguments on.

As the discussion progresses, each debater can modify his/her page to respond to ideas or points brought up by the other debaters.

When you decide the debate has concluded, you can publish the resulting complete debate on a single page by copying and pasting each argument onto the debate page.

Providing links to each argument in the sidebar will assist in allowing the debaters to see each other's arguments.

Have fun!

Jim Ventola asked a question in PBwiki on May 17, 2008 22:48:

Use PBWiki for online class debate?

I am thinking of having an online debate in my class. Is a wiki a good tool for this? Has anyone worked out the logistics? Thanks.

Jim Ventola shared an idea in PBwiki on May 17, 2008 00:26:

Where are the page tools?

Where are the page tools mentioned in the help file? I want to move a page into a folder, but I do not see the Page Tools to do that.